On the last day of the season against the Giants, Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn plays in his 730th consecutive game to establish a franchise record. The streak, which began on June 7, 1950, ends on the Opening Day of 1955 due to an injury sustained in spring training.

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On the last day of the season against the Giants, Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn plays in his 730th consecutive game to establish a franchise record. The streak, which began on June 7, 1950, ends on the Opening Day of 1955 due to an injury sustained in spring training.

A crowd of 14,175 Fenway faithful fans pays tribute to retiring Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams, who is playing his last game at home. The Splendid Splinter’s retirement lasts only until May when his divorce becomes finalized, keeping his contract from being part of the settlement.

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A crowd of 14,175 Fenway faithful fans pays tribute to retiring Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams, who is playing his last game at home. The Splendid Splinter’s retirement lasts only until May when his divorce becomes finalized, keeping his contract from being part of the settlement.

Duke Snider joins teammate Gil Hodges in the 40-homer club, giving the Dodgers two 40-HR sluggers in two straight seasons. The Dodgers win, 10 – 5.

Duke Snider joins teammate Gil Hodges in the 40-homer club, giving the Dodgers two 40-HR sluggers in two straight seasons. The Dodgers win, 10 – 5.

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Duke Snider joins teammate Gil Hodges in the 40-homer club, giving the Dodgers two 40-HR sluggers in two straight seasons. The Dodgers win, 10 – 5.

Cleveland Indians set an American League record with 111th victory

Cleveland Indians set an American League record with 111th victory

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On September 25, 1954, the Cleveland Indians set an American League record for most wins in a season. With an 11-1 demolition of the Detroit Tigers, the Indians earn their 111th victory. Early Wynn fires the two-hitter, for his league-leading 23rd win as the Indians 111th victory is a new American League record eclipsing the…

1954 – Phillie Murry Dickson loses his 20th game of the season, 1 – 0 to New York’s Don Liddle. It marks the third consecutive season he leads the National League in losses.

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1954 – Phillie Murry Dickson loses his 20th game of the season, 1 – 0 to New York’s Don Liddle. It marks the third consecutive season he leads the National League in losses.

Karl Spooner, in his major league debut, blanks the Giants at Ebbets Field, 3-0. The 23 year-old Dodger southpaw fans 15 batters, including six straight, recording the most strikeouts in a first appearance by a rookie.

Karl Spooner, in his major league debut, blanks the Giants at Ebbets Field, 3-0. The 23 year-old Dodger southpaw fans 15 batters, including six straight, recording the most strikeouts in a first appearance by a rookie.

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Karl Spooner, in his major league debut, blanks the Giants at Ebbets Field, 3-0. The 23 year-old Dodger southpaw fans 15 batters, including six straight, recording the most strikeouts in a first appearance by a rookie.

Rookie pitcher Bob Grim wins his 20th game when the Yankees defeat the Senators, 3-1. Due to arm troubles, the 24 year-old right-hander will eventually be used exclusively in relief, becoming a selection for the All-Star team in that role for the American League squad in 1957.

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Rookie pitcher Bob Grim wins his 20th game when the Yankees defeat the Senators, 3-1. Due to arm troubles, the 24 year-old right-hander will eventually be used exclusively in relief, becoming a selection for the All-Star team in that role for the American League squad in 1957.

The Giants clinch the pennant when they beat the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, 7-1. The National League champs, finishing the season five games ahead of second-place Brooklyn, will go on to sweep Cleveland in the Fall Classic.

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The Giants clinch the pennant when they beat the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, 7-1. The National League champs, finishing the season five games ahead of second-place Brooklyn, will go on to sweep Cleveland in the Fall Classic.